Futuristic passenger plane that could launch by 2030 will be like 'flying in your living room'

Travelling by plane has changed a lot since the Wright brothers first took flight back in 1903 but an upcoming innovation could be one of the biggest yet.

Over the past 120 or so years, we've seen the introduction of commercial flights, private jets and the ultra-expensive trips like Concorde or the 10-minute trip into space that Katy Perry enjoyed last year.

When it comes to sticking within the Earth's atmosphere, the average passenger might not have noticed too many differences with their flights in recent years, apart from the decline in quality of in-flight films.

However, aviation company Jet Zero might be about to change that, with their futuristic passenger plane which is set to arrive in 2030, which remarkably is only four years away.

Although most of us will be mainly concerned with getting a seat on a RyanAir flight or remembering to give yourself enough time to get through the very long queues, the richer folks amongst us may soon have to comprehend flying on a passenger jet with just 'one wing'.

But that's arguably not the most revolutionary idea from the startup company however, as the jet will also come with a spacious cabin, four aisles, waiting areas outside toilets and perhaps most bizarrely - no windows.

You might be thinking that's not possible, especially with the warnings that we get from cabin crew about making sure that our windows stay open during take-off, but that is the reality on Jet Zero.

How the outside of the plane could look (Jet Zero)

The company is adopting a similar approach to that of Otto Aviation, who also confirmed last year that its new luxury jets would come with high-res images that allow passengers to see exactly what's going on outside, rather than trying to guess the country you're passing over through the small window, if you're lucky enough to even get a window seat.

According to the Wall Street Journal, JetZero’s windowless Z4 aircraft could be escorting passengers around the world as early as 2030.

And things are definitely taking off at the company after it recently secured a $3billion loan commitment from the US Export-Import Bank to build its first factory, while it also has significant backing from over 20 airlines, with United Airlines suggesting that it would purchase over 200 of the aircrafts should everything go to plan.

How the inside of the cabin might look without windows (Jet Zero)

Managing director of United Airlines Venture Andrew Chang said: “We believe [JetZero] is a game changer; this is a different way to reinvent aviation.”

It's not just the windows that are changing though, as the plane is also expected to be able to fly higher than your usual commercial flight, using significantly less fuel in the process thanks to its highly aerodynamic blended one-wing design.

Although this sounds like a premium flight experience, the concept of everyone having their own luggage area and not having to wait outside a cramped bathroom might encourage some people to stump up whatever price the airlines are asking for, certainly on longer-haul flights where you can probably enjoy some fantastic views.